In a media release, the High Commissioner said, “I am concerned by allegations that the justice system is being used to harass human rights lawyers, journalists and civil society leaders. I encourage the investigation of alleged enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in line with international standards. Volker Turk said. “In Bangladesh, I am concerned that […]
How can posters like 'City dwellers want servers, not exploiters' or 'Why are people burdened with withholding tax' become defamatory for anyone? There is no law in the country prohibiting putting up posters on civic issues and concerns. Raising voice on these issues of public interest cannot be considered a crime. It is alleged that […]
BNP people gather after 43 days
BNP Standing Committee member Selima Rahman has said that Bangladesh has now become number one in terms of human rights violations. He alleged that BNP leaders and workers were being repressed for the last 15 years. Selima Rahman said that about 20,000 BNP leaders and workers have been arrested in the past month. Speaking at […]
“This fight must continue. I have stood here in front of the Press Club many times and talked about human rights, but my voice did not reach the government. Now, they are creating a farce, depriving people of their human, democratic and fundamental rights,” he alleged. Selima Rahman praised the organization’s dedication in fighting against […]
Mayor Dak coordinator Sanjeeda Islam said, “We have the right to stand anywhere in the country, but we were not allowed to stand in front of the National Museum in Shahbag today. The government and its law enforcement agencies know better which law gives them the right to not allow our event in Shahbag. He […]
On 14 November, UN experts said that “As Bangladesh heads towards national elections in early 2024, we expect a sharp increase in political violence, including the arrest of senior opposition leaders, the mass arbitrary detention of thousands of political activists, Very troubled by the use of excessive force. There was an internet shutdown by authorities […]
Amnesty International stressed that extrajudicial executions and enforced disappearances have continued with worrying frequency over the past five years, even as governments have taken steps to prevent, investigate and bring to justice those responsible for these human rights crimes. Supported the recommendations to enhance the efforts of UPR. Since then, Amnesty International has investigated and […]